Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (23) A+
Berry Pike
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
G.R.I.N.D. Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cupitol Coffee and Eatery
Coffee Shop
The Other Brother
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Patisserie Coralie
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kafein
Coffee Shop
Blind Faith Cafe
Coffee Shop
Evanston Pour
Coffee Shop
Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Cafecito
Coffee Shop
Piccolatté Cafè
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Brothers K Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Coralie
Coffee Shop
Curt's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Alchemy Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Bond Coffee Collective
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (20) A+
Century 12 Evanston/Century CineArts 6
Cinema
Dance Center Evanston
Theatre Arts
Lock Chicago - Escape Room Games
Attraction
Alley Gallery
Art Gallery
Music Institute of Chicago
Theatre Arts
The Galleria in Evanston
Art Gallery
Folkworks Gallery
Art Gallery
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery
Art Gallery
Evanston Ecology Center
Museum
S.P.A.C.E.
Theatre Arts
Evanston History Center
Museum
American Toby Jug Museum
Museum
Block Cinema
Cinema
The Block Museum of Art
Theatre Arts
Evanston Art Center
Theatre Arts
Ryan Field
Stadium
McGaw Memorial Hall
Stadium
Rocky and Berence Miller Park
Stadium
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Museum
Music Theater Works
Theatre Arts
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wilmette Theatre
Cinema
Devonshire Aquatic Center
Water Park
Wallace Bowl
Theatre Arts
Wilmette Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (60) A+
Smylie Brothers Brewery
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Evanston 1st Liquors
Alcohol
27 Live
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Gigio's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Juice Bar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Evanston Chicken Shack
Fast Food
BAT 17
Bar
Tutti Frutti
Sweets
10Q Chicken
Fast Food
Bangers and Lace
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
The Cellar
Bar
Epic Burger
Fast Food
Prairie Moon
Bar
Tommy Nevin's Irish Pub
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Evanston Pub
Bar
Fitness (17) A+
Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center
Community Centre
Fit Girl Studio
Gym
Bikram Yoga Evanston
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Community Centre
Evanston Athletic Club
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Shoreside
Gym
Robert Crown Community Center
Community Centre
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Community Centre
Imprint Movement Studio
Gym
The Fitness Matrix
Gym
Chandler-Newberger Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Heaven Meets Earth YOGA, Ecstatic Dance Evolution
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
Howard Area Community Center
Community Centre
Willye B. White Park Fieldhouse
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
V Tone Fitness
Gym
Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Warming House Youth Center
Community Centre
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Oakton Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (16) A+
Bennison's Bakery
Bakery
Valli Produce
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sea Ranch Fish Market
Seafood
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
D&D Finer Foods
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
New York Bagles and Bialy
Bakery
Hewn
Bakery
Old Town Oil
Bakery
Foodstuffs
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bakery
Bakery
J.D. Mills
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Village Market Place
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
JR Dessert Bakery
Bakery
The Fish Keg
Seafood
St. Roger Abbey French Patisserie
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Sarah's Tent
Grocery Store
Parks (150) A+
Mason Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Penny Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Smith Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Alexander Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Perry Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gilbert Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Foster Park
Park
Larimer Park
Park
Marcus A. Hobart Park
Park
Harper Garden Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Oldberg Park
Park
Isabella Butler Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
William H. Twiggs Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (137) A+
Bucephalus Bikes
Bicycle
Avail & Company
Clothing
Not Fade Away
Clothing
Wheel & Sprocket
Bicycle
Kami Salon
Hairdresser
Audio Consultants
Electronics
Lemoi Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Frida Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Jay's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Affordable Portables
Furniture
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
World Market
Interior Decoration
Sprint
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Spotless Self-Serve Dog Wash
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
LA Tan
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kazoom
Clothing
Deka Lash
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Salon Antou
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 19.4% take public transportation in Evanston.
Public Transit Stops (282)
Stops & Stations A+
Lake & Florence
Bus Stop
Church & Florence EB
Bus Stop
Church & Ashland EB
Bus Stop
Lake & Ashland
Bus Stop
Church & Florence WB
Bus Stop
Church & Ashland WB
Bus Stop
Lake & Dewey
Bus Stop
Lake & Wesley
Bus Stop
Davis & Asbury
Bus Stop
Dodge & Davis
Bus Stop
Church & Asbury EB
Bus Stop
Church & Asbury WB
Bus Stop
Church & Dodge
Bus Stop
Evanston Township HS
Bus Stop
Lake & Dodge
Bus Stop
Dodge & Church NB (Nearside)
Bus Stop
Dodge & Church NB (Farside)
Bus Stop
Dodge & Church SB
Bus Stop
Dodge & Lake NB
Bus Stop
Ridge & Davis SB
Bus Stop
Dodge & Lake SB
Bus Stop
Ridge & Grove SB
Bus Stop
Ridge & Davis NB
Bus Stop
Davis & Ridge
Bus Stop
Ridge & Grove NB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
19.4% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Evanston is 133/100 - which is 38% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B-

Evanston crime rates are 2,628 per 100k, which is 33% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,451 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
177 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Evanston is $82,335 - which is 39% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$82,335 A
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Premier Dental Care
Dentist
Northwestern University Police Department
Police
Evanston Fire Department Station #21
Fire Station
Radiant Smile
Dentist
Northwestern Medicine Physicians Group
Clinic
Dental Arts Specialists
Dentist
Chiro-one Wellness Center
Clinic
Evanston Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Evanston Police Department
Police
Traisman Pediatric
Clinic
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwestern Student Health Service
Clinic
Family Health Care
Clinic
Evanston Fire Department Station #24
Fire Station
Douglas R Hasegawa DDS
Dentist
Rebecca Mueller Psy.D
Doctor
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Evanston Fire Department Station #22
Fire Station
Graham Medical Office Building
Doctor
Evanston Fire Department Station #23
Fire Station
North Shore Dental
Dentist
Evanston Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Evanston home prices are $409,900 - which is 134% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$409,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Evanston graduation rate is 93% - which is 9% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (24) A
Dewey Elem School
Kingsway Preparatory School
Eths Day School
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
Washington Elem School
Nichols Middle School
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Kingsley Elementary School
Midwest Montessori School
Rice Childrens Center
Pope John Xxiii School
Haven Middle School
St Athanasius School
Lincolnwood Elem School
Walker Elem School
Lincoln Elem School
Roycemore School
St Joan Of Arc Elementary School
Chute Middle School
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Oakton Elem School
Dawes Elementary School
John Middleton Elem School
Orrington Elem School
Baker Demonstration School
High Schools (4) A+
Evanston Twp High School
Eths Day School
Beacon Academy
Roycemore School
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah Of Chicago
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Regina Dominican High School
Niles North High School
Sullivan High School
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Chicago Waldorf School
Lubavitch Girls High School
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Misericordia School
Bnos Rabbeinu High School
Stuart G Ferst School
Arlyn Day School
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ratings A

Evanston has an overall rating of 82% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes A+
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Evanston Area Facts

  • Evanston has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Evanston crime rates are 33% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Evanston is 38% higher than the Illinois average

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Evanston, Illinois: Best of the North Shore 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 29, 2010) After calling Evanston, Illinois, home for four years, I only have good things to say about the city/township. Nestled into the North Shore and the first suburb north of Chicago, Evanston has a charm all its own and a proximity to Chicago that make it an excellent place to visit ...Read More or live. Northwestern University is the main attraction, stretching for a few square miles along the lakeshore. With high caliber theatrical and music productions at the university on a weekly basis, a memorable night out in Evanston is easy to have.

Of course, with the college crowd, there are also plenty of bars and clubs in town as well. Check out Nevin's Pub or the Celtic Knot for good food and drink. If something more upscale is your fancy, Pete Miller's Seafood and Prime Steak is not to be missed. Stick around long enough into the evening and you'll also hear some hot jazz, music which came of age in Chi-town to the south.

A classic upper-middle class midwest suburb, Evanston is a wonderful place to dip your toes in the waters of Lake Michigan, eat out at a fine restaurant, or do both! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Evanston? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mason Park
      Unknown Name
      Penny Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Smith Park
      Unknown Name
      Alexander Park

      Entertainment

      Century 12 Evanston/Century CineArts 6
      Dance Center Evanston
      Lock Chicago - Escape Room Games
      Alley Gallery
      Music Institute of Chicago
      The Galleria in Evanston
      Folkworks Gallery
      Perspective Group and Photography Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Smylie Brothers Brewery
      Burger King
      Evanston 1st Liquors
      27 Live
      McDonald's
      Gigio's Pizza
      Subway
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Evanston? Of all people who commute, 19.4% take public transportation in Evanston.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Evanston? The cost of living in Evanston is 133/100 - which is 38% higher than Illinois.
      Evanston
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Evanston? Evanston crime rates are 2,628, which are 33% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,628 per 100k people

      13% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      13% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Evanston? The median income in Evanston is $82,335 which is 39% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $82,33549% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,68580% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Evanston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Evanston Hospital
      Ascension Saint Francis Hospital Evanston

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Rebecca Mueller Psy.D
      Graham Medical Office Building

      A- Housing

      What are Evanston home prices? Evanston home prices are $409,900 - which is 134% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $409,900122% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,43351% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Evanston have good schools? The Evanston graduation rate is 93% - which is 9% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Evanston a good place to live? Evanston has an overall rating of 82% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      17 total surveys

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